7 best running shoes for marathons

Fall marathon season is almost underway -- and here is a selection of some of the most popular running shoes you'll see pounding the pavement in races around the globe.

Adidas Energy Boost ($150)
When Adidas unveiled the Energy Boost earlier this year, the company claimed it would "change running forever." The material replaces the industry-standard EVA foam with thermoplastic beads fused together inside the sole, providing energy and bounce to keep a consistent spring in your step, all the way through a long course.

Brooks Ravenna 4 ($110)
This lightweight, simple shoe, the fourth edition of the Ravenna, strikes a perfect balance of cushioning and pronation control.

Saucony Mirage 3 ($110)
This is the perfect shoe for runners looking for a lightweight option with a touch of stability. Saucony's update features deeper grooves to improve flexibility at toe-off.

Nike Flyknit Lunar1+ ($160)
One of Nike's coolest new technologies in years, this featherweight shoe features a knitted upper and is made from a seamless, one-piece construction that molds to the contours of the feet like a sock.

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Puma Mobium Elite ($110)Puma's Mobium technology was inspired by the natural expansion and compression seen in a cat's foot, which provides our feline friends with both cushioning and propulsion as they move. The sole of the shoe features "Expansion Pods" to provide cushioning and protection, as well as an elasticized band that runs in a figure eight around the sole, which adds extra spring.

Saucony Kinvara 4 ($100)Saucony recently gave its popular Kinvara a modest update, only tweaking a few details to make this lightweight, cushioned trainer a bit stronger.

New Balance Minimus Road MR10 ($150)
For fans of barefoot running, New Balance's simple, sleek shoe facilitates mid-foot striking yet is sturdy enough to take runners the full marathon distance.

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